Southern Weddings

Happy Friday, y’all!  We’ve got some more sponsor love to dole out today, and this next batch is another set of photographers.  There is a special place in our heart for our photographer vendors.  In case you didn’t know (my sister was very surprised to learn this), about 90% of our real weddings are submitted by photographers.  We depend on them to send us the fabulous weddings we feature every week for your inspiration and entertainment, and we pride ourselves on the great relationships we have with them.  So without further ado…

Rae and Wesley Leytham, of Rae Leytham Photography, have been long-time friends of SW and we love love love them!  Their clients always rave about their experience and we can see why.  Based in Florida, they travel world-wide and make friends with everyone they meet.  Just spend 5 minutes with the Leytham’s and we know you will fall in love too!  Their style is warm, colorful, and as vibrant as the experience they give to their couples!  Be sure to check out their blog for more southern wedding goodness. 

Friends Matt and Garrett founded GB Photographers based on their mutual love for photography and for documenting the wedding days of people in love.  This duo is based in California but loves to travel for destination weddings (hint hint!).  Check out their site here and their blog here.

Next we have Christine Tremoulet, whose tagline is “a little unexpected.”  Christine is based in Houston but shoots almost exclusively destination weddings.  She’s also a whiz at boudoir photography (speaking of which, any of you ladies on the fence should check out the recently posted “shy girl’s guide” over on Weddingbee).  Check out her portfolio here, her blog here, and her tweets here.  You can also check out her business blog, Big Pink Cookie, here.

Rick Schamberger of East Hill Photo, another long-time friend and supporter of SW, describes his style as a unique blend of photojournalistic and traditional imagery, and we couldn’t agree more.  Shooting mainly in the Destin and Pensacola, Florida, areas, Rick is happy to travel, as well.  Check out his site here and blog here!  The images below were from the first shoot ever done for Southern Weddings almost two years ago- GORGEOUS!!

Next up is Kellan Studios, a husband and wife duo based in Virginia.  We are in love with the things these two do with light, as evidenced beautifully by Molly and Chris’ wedding (featured on the SW blog here).  Check out Kelly and Ryan’s site here and their hilarious tweets here.

And last, but certainly not least, we have Stacy Reeves.  Stacy is such a kind, fun soul, and we know she would do a fabulous job documenting your day in her signature “vintage modern” style (sounds like a contradiction, but is totally fitting!).  She’s based in Dallas.  Check out her site here, her blog here, and her tweets here.  Love these, Stacy!

Again, a huge, warm, SW thank you from all of us here in the office.  We know we say this a lot, but it definitely bears repeating: we couldn’t do what we do without these lovely friends, and even more than that, we really believe in their work and want to share it with you.  We hope you’ll take a moment to visit their sites and send them a little SW love!

If you want to get in on the SW sponsor love fest email Katharine for a fall edition media kit [katharine at iloveswmag dot com].  She’ll be delighted to hear from you!

P.S. Just two weeks left to reserve your November print edition ad!  They’re going fast, so hop like a bunny over to Katharine’s inbox right… now!

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Sponsor Love, Part I: Nancy Aidee, Nine Photography, Our Labor of Love, Dede Edwards, + W. Scott Chester

Sponsor Love, Part II: Cook Images, Agnes Lopez, Luna Photo, Brooke Schwab, + Millie Holloman

As promised, we’re back with more inspiration from a few of our fabulous sponsors. Seriously – we can’t get enough of these people, and we hope you can’t either!  I just spent a delightful afternoon perusing their blogs in the name of putting this post together, and I’ll tell you what – I could spend many more hours clicking through their archives.  But enough about me, and on to the main event…

First up is Cook Images. Their tagline is “photos that will make you smile,” and that definitely holds true for the SW ladies.  Jeremy and Hara’s style is delightfully unique – we love that they’re able to strike an edgier vibe without taking themselves (or their subjects!)  too seriously.  Visit their site here, follow them on Twitter here, and check out the fabulous bowties in one of their recent weddings here!

Next up is another Florida photographer, Agnes Lopez.  This multitalented lady does details as well as she does portraits, all in a beautifully crisp and classic style.  As evidenced by Lauren and Jeff’s wedding (featured on the SW blog here!) she also does amazing things with light.  Check out her site here, her blog here, her commercial studio, Pose Well, here, and her tweets right here!

What can we say about Luna Photo.  Seriously.  Paula and Mike are based in San Diego but love to travel (especially to the South… hint hint!).  We love the raw emotion they’re able to capture, as well as their rocking engagement sessions.  And like Agnes, this pair uses light to their advantage; so many of their photos have a lovely warm quality because of it.  Check out their site full of photojournalistic, fine art goodness here, their blog here, and their tweets here.  And if you’re ever in San Diego, you must check out their gorgeous new office!

If I had to describe Brooke Schwab’s style in three words, I would go with modern, romantic, and emotional.  I’m not sure whether she would agree with me, but I just love that she is equally talented at capturing iconic images like a bride slipping into her dress and fun, new-feeling portraits like the one at bottom right.  Brooke is based in Houston but willing to travel the world.  Check out her site here, her blog here, and her tweets here.  (You can also take a gander at one of my all-time favorite maid apparel options, on Brooke’s blog here.)

And last, but most certainly not least, we have Millie Holloman.  Oh, Millie. Really all there is to say about Millie is that she is amazing, and that any couple would be lucky to have her by their side on their wedding day. Just to give you an idea of the consistent quality of her work, I didn’t even get through the first post on her blog before I had found eight photos I wanted to feature today.  Another thing we love about Millie is that she works closely with a team of photographers, any of whom might be a perfect fit for a couple who is a fan of Millie’s style.  Check out her site here, her blog here, and her tweets here.

Again, a huge, warm, SW thank you from all of us here in the office.  We couldn’t do what we do without these lovely friends, and even more than that, we really believe in their work and want to share it with you.  We hope you’ll take a moment to visit their sites and send them a little SW love!

Check back on the blog later this week for another installment of our Sponsor Love series!  In the meantime, if you want to get in on the SW sponsor love fest email Katharine for a fall edition media kit [katharine at iloveswmag dot com].  She’ll be delighted to hear from you!

P.S. Just two weeks left to reserve your November print edition ad!  They’re going fast, so hop like a bunny over to Katharine’s inbox right… now!

Missed something? 

Sponsor Love, Part I: Nancy Aidee, Nine Photography, Our Labor of Love, Dede Edwards, + W. Scott Chester